Updated 23 October 2026
Ophthalmic device distributors in Germany: 177 licensed establishments
Germany has 1 independent distributor in the Index so far.
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 177 establishments in Germany whose registry records include ophthalmic: 1 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 42 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 134 manufacturers or exporters, out of 5,506 medical device establishments in Germany overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada, last seen on 23 October 2026.
Listed
Independent distributors in the Index here, ranked by the lines each distributor carries, then registrations, then size.
- 1MEDI.PLAN GMBH & CO. KGDortmund0 lines1 registrationsize 39.0
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (176)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
- 1SciCan GmbHLeutkirch5 lines0 registrationssize 18.8
- 2Nova Eye Medical GmbHBerlin3 lines0 registrationssize 17.2
- 3Tomey GmbHNürnberg2 lines0 registrationssize 16.1
- 4KARL STORZ SE & Co. KGTuttlingen0 lines207 registrationssize 81.2
- 50 lines180 registrationssize 73.8
- 6Aesculap AGTuttlingen0 lines128 registrationssize 77.5
- 7Richard Wolf GmbHKnittlingen0 lines122 registrationssize 77.0
- 8Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbHHamburg0 lines108 registrationssize 71.5
- 9PAJUNK GmbH MedizintechnologieGeisingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg0 lines80 registrationssize 70.4
- 10Carl Zeiss Meditec AGJena, Thuringia0 lines73 registrationssize 66.5
- 11Brainlab SEMunich0 lines59 registrationssize 66.7
- 120 lines39 registrationssize 64.7
- 13MEDICON, E.G.Tuttlingen0 lines31 registrationssize 62.3
- 140 lines23 registrationssize 64.8
- 15KLS Martin SE & Co. KGTuttlingen0 lines23 registrationssize 62.4
- 160 lines21 registrationssize 62.3
- 170 lines17 registrationssize 57.0
- 18Geuder AGHeidelberg0 lines11 registrationssize 53.3
- 19Tekno-Medical Optik-Chirurgie GmbHTuttlingen, Freiburg0 lines10 registrationssize 54.8
- 200 lines9 registrationssize 42.6
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Ophthalmic covers intraocular lenses, diagnostic and surgical equipment, contact lenses and vision care. Buyers are eye hospitals, day surgery centres and optical retail, each with its own distributors. Intraocular lenses are a tender-driven, high-volume line in most public systems.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 38 | 21% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 6 | 3% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Authorised representative | 15 | 8% | Represents a foreign manufacturer towards the regulator (EU authorised representative and similar). |
| Registration holder | 32 | 18% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 167 | 94% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 34 | 19% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Germany
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later. The Next 10 Markets report covers who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Questions about ophthalmic distributors in Germany
How many ophthalmic distributors are there in Germany?
The Index counts 177 establishments in Germany with ophthalmic in their registry record, of which 1 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). The number comes from US FDA (openFDA), EUDAMED, MHRA UK and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 23 October 2026.
Who can hold an ophthalmic device registration in Germany?
In the EU and EEA the manufacturer, or its EU authorised representative for manufacturers based outside the EU, registers in EUDAMED and holds the CE marking file. Importers and distributors register separately as economic operators and never own the registration, which is why EU channel changes are easier than elsewhere.
How do I find an ophthalmic distributor in Germany?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Germany to see the top three names. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as an ophthalmic distributor in Germany?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Germany and whose linked device listings fall in the ophthalmic segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Germany
Ophthalmic in other EU and EEA markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 164 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- EUDAMED economic operator registration, European Commission public API: 106 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. CC BY 4.0. Data filtered and reformatted by Bastion Hale.
- UK MHRA Public Access Registration Database (PARD): 66 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Public register.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 32 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
- Company website (the establishment's own public site): 7 establishments, last seen 23 October 2026. Enrichment, not a registry: segments and principals read from the company's own website.
Index build 23 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.